Historic church has been renovated
CARTHAGE — Beech Church near Carthage, once named to Indiana Landmarks’ 10 Most Endangered list of the state’s vulnerable landmarks, has been renovated to preserve it.
A celebration is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 24) at The Beech Settlement, 10258 N. Rush County Road 725S, Carthage.
Built in the 1860s, the church and a nearby cemetery are what remains of the Beech Settlement, Indiana’s first community of free black settlers. They arrived in the 1820s and settled where they did in part because of the Quaker presence in the area. Walnut Ridge Friends Church was nearby, and Quakers were known to be willing to sell land to black people and be neighbors with them.
Descendants of the Beech settlers are among those who gather each year for a homecoming service at the church. This year’s service is set for 3 p.m. Sunday.
Duo to play concert in Knightstown
KNIGHTSTOWN — The Bethel Arts Series of Bethel Presbyterian Church will present Brian and Molly Wallen in concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The church is located at 112 S. Franklin St., Knightstown.
The Wallens have taken their close-knit harmony vocals across the United States and abroad at events such as the Telluride Blues Fest.
Originally from Kentucky, Molly Wallen is a classically trained vocalist and percussionist with experience in opera and bluegrass alike. Hoosier guitarist/vocalist Brian Keith Wallen won second in the 2015 International Blues Challenge and was also named “Artist of the Year” by the Starr-Gennett Foundation.
“Incorporating elements of blues, bluegrass, country, and folk, their combined influences range from acoustic favorites such as Chris Stapleton and John Prine to the guitar-driven blues of John Mayer and Bonnie Raitt,” according to the duo’s website (thewallensmusic.com).
A freewill offering will be received for the performers.
Auto show event planned
McCORDSVILLE — Cars and Coffee, an event that offers people coffee, donuts and social/networking opportunities, is planned for 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 24) at Outlook Christian Church, 6531 N. County Road 600W, McCordsville.
People are welcome to attend with or without a car to show.
For more details, contact Scott McCain at 317-281-7695 or [email protected] or Josh Shearer at 317-714-0986 or [email protected].
Harvest of Talents to raise money to feed hungry
FORTVILLE — The third annual Harvest of Talents fundraiser is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Fortville Christian Church, 9450 N. County Road 200W.
Decor, furniture and other items will be for sale. Live and silent auctions are also planned.
Breakfast will be available at 9 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Car show registration runs from 9 a.m. to noon, with awards given at 3 p.m. Entry fee is $20. Deadline is Aug. 30.
Information: 317-485-4934; www.fortvillechristian.com
